CVE-1999-0691
Buffer overflow in the AddSuLog function of the CDE dtaction utility allows local users to gain...
CVE-1999-0691 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Cde, published September 13, 1999. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.84%, the 58th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.84%EPSS, 58th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Buffer overflow in the AddSuLog function of the CDE dtaction utility allows local users to gain root privileges via a long user name.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | DIGITAL UNIX 4.0 d/e/f / AIX 4.3.2 / CDE 2.1 / IRIX 6.5.14 / Solaris 7.0 - Local Buffer Overflow | 1999-09-13 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Buffer overflow in the AddSuLog function of the CDE dtaction utility allows local users to gain root privileges via a long user name.
- Record
CVE-1999-0691- CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Buffer overflow in the AddSuLog function of the CDE dtaction utility allows local users to gain root privileges via a long user name.
- Record
CVE-1999-0691- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-1999-0673No score
Buffer overflow in the AddSuLog function of the CDE dtaction utility allows local users to gain root privileges via a long user name.
- Record
EUVD-1999-0673- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-rq63-6647-rqxcNo score
Buffer overflow in the AddSuLog function of the CDE dtaction utility allows local users to gain...
Buffer overflow in the AddSuLog function of the CDE dtaction utility allows local users to gain root privileges via a long user name.
- Record
GHSA-rq63-6647-rqxc- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3078
www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBUX9909-103
sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/192
securityfocus.com/bid/635
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0691
github.com/advisories/GHSA-rq63-6647-rqxc